Andhra Pradesh Entrance Exam · 2026
Web Options LIVE · till 31 Jul · Allotment 6 AugUpdated 26 Jul 2026

AP EAPCET Web Options LIVE · Fill by 31 July 2026

Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET)

B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries & Veterinary UG admissions through APSCHE web counselling at cap.apcfss.in

AP EAPCET 2026 (formerly AP EAMCET) is Andhra Pradesh's state-level entrance exam for Engineering (MPC), Agriculture, and Pharmacy undergraduate admissions. Results declared 1 July 2026 — 1,82,317 Engineering qualifiers (70.52%) and 63,546 Agriculture & Pharmacy qualifiers (89.59%). APSCHE Phase-1 B.Tech counselling at cap.apcfss.in: registration 20–29 July, certificate verification at helpline centres 22–31 July, web options (choice filling) LIVE from 25 July through 31 July 2026 (opened on CAP after 9:00 PM on 25 July), change of options 1 August, seat allotment 6 August, college reporting 7–13 August, and classes from 10 August 2026. Download rank card, pay counselling fee (₹1,200 OC/BC · ₹600 SC/ST), complete verification, and fill web options now on the official CAP portal.

Quick Overview 2026

Full FormAndhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test
Former NameAP EAMCET (renamed to AP EAPCET)
Conducting AuthorityJNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE
Exam ModeOnline CBT — 160 multiple-choice questions
StreamsEngineering (MPC) · Agriculture · Pharmacy
Engineering Exam Dates12 – 15 & 18 May 2026
Agriculture & Pharmacy Exam19 – 20 May 2026
Results Declared1 July 2026
Engineering Qualified1,82,317 candidates (70.52%)
Agriculture & Pharmacy Qualified63,546 candidates (89.59%)
Counselling Portalcap.apcfss.in
Official Exam Portalcets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET
Counselling Fee₹1,200 (OC/BC) · ₹600 (SC/ST/PH)
Phase-1 Registration20 – 29 July 2026
Web Options (Phase-1)LIVE 25 – 31 July 2026 (opened 25 Jul after 9 PM)
Phase-1 Seat Allotment6 August 2026
Classes Commence10 August 2026

Latest Updates 2026

  • Counselling

    Web Options LIVE on CAP — Choice Filling till 31 July

    AP EAPCET Phase-1 web options (MPC stream) are open now on cap.apcfss.in through 31 July 2026 (portal opened 25 July after 9:00 PM). Complete registration (till 29 Jul), certificate verification, then log in to fill college–branch preferences in priority order. Change-of-options day is 1 August; Phase-1 seat allotment is on 6 August 2026.

  • Counselling

    Web Options Opened — 25 July after 9:00 PM

    AP EAPCET Phase-1 web counselling (web options / choice filling) opened on 25 July 2026 after 9:00 PM on cap.apcfss.in and remains available through 31 July 2026.

  • Counselling

    Phase-1 Registration LIVE — Register by 29 July

    AP EAPCET Phase-1 B.Tech (MPC) counselling registration and processing fee payment are open from 20 to 29 July 2026 at cap.apcfss.in. Certificate verification 22–31 Jul, web options 25–31 Jul, seat allotment 6 Aug. Register only on the official CAP portal.

  • Counselling

    Phase-1 Counselling Schedule Official (MPC Engineering)

    APSCHE confirmed AP EAPCET Phase-1 B.Tech counselling at cap.apcfss.in: registration & fee 20–29 Jul, certificate verification 22–31 Jul, web options 25–31 Jul, change of options 1 Aug, seat allotment 6 Aug, college reporting 7–13 Aug, classes from 10 Aug 2026. Use only the official CAP portal.

  • Result

    AP EAPCET Rank Card 2026 Download Live

    Engineering: 1,82,317 qualified (70.52%). Agriculture & Pharmacy: 63,546 qualified (89.59%). Download rank card PDF from cets.apsche.ap.gov.in before counselling registration.

  • Result

    AP EAPCET 2026 Results Declared (EAMCET Rank)

    Official results for Engineering (MPC), Agriculture and Pharmacy streams released. Check marks and qualifying status on the APSCHE CET portal, then prepare documents for Phase-1 counselling.

Web Counselling 2026

AP EAPCET counselling 2026 (web-based admissions) is conducted by APSCHE through the Centralized Admission Process portal cap.apcfss.in for B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, and Veterinary programmes across government, private, and minority engineering/pharmacy colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Qualified candidates must register online, pay the processing fee, complete certificate verification at notified helpline centres (HLCs), exercise web options (college–branch choice filling) in strict priority order, download Phase-1 seat allotment, complete self-reporting on the portal, and physically report to the allotted institution with originals. Phase-1 Engineering (MPC) dates are officially notified; Agriculture and Pharmacy stream candidates should confirm any stream-specific schedule on cap.apcfss.in.

Registration FeeOC / BC / EWS: ₹1,200 · SC / ST / PH: ₹600 (one-time processing fee cum registration — non-refundable)
How to RegisterOpen cap.apcfss.in → AP EAPCET-2026 admissions → Candidate Registration. Enter AP EAPCET hall ticket number, rank, date of birth, and mobile number. Pay counselling fee online via UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking. Save payment receipt and registration number.

Counselling Steps

  1. Check AP EAPCET 2026 rank and qualifying status on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in — download rank card PDF
  2. Register at cap.apcfss.in and pay Phase-1 counselling processing fee (₹1,200 OC/BC · ₹600 SC/ST)
  3. Upload scanned certificates and complete online certificate verification at helpline centres (22 – 31 Jul 2026)
  4. Exercise web options — select college + branch combinations in priority order (LIVE 25 – 31 Jul 2026 at cap.apcfss.in)
  5. Use the dedicated change-of-web-options window to edit preferences (1 Aug 2026)
  6. Check Phase-1 seat allotment result on cap.apcfss.in (6 Aug 2026)
  7. Complete self-reporting / self-joining on the counselling portal within the notified deadline
  8. Report physically to the allotted college with originals, pay tuition fee, and confirm admission (7 – 13 Aug 2026)
  9. Attend classes from 10 August 2026 — carry admission letter and fee receipts
  10. Non-allotted or unsatisfied candidates may participate in Phase-2 counselling (Aug 2026 — dates TBA)

Documents for Verification

  • AP EAPCET 2026 rank card and hall ticket (download from official portal)
  • Intermediate (10+2) marks memo and pass certificate
  • SSC / 10th class marks memo and birth certificate
  • Study certificates from Class VI to Intermediate (continuous study proof)
  • Transfer certificate (TC) from last attended institution
  • Integrated community / caste certificate (BC / SC / ST, if applicable)
  • Income certificate or white ration card (for fee reimbursement — Jagananna Vidya Deevena / Vasathi Deevena)
  • Local / non-local area certificate (for 85% local quota seats)
  • EWS certificate valid for 2026–27 (if claiming Economically Weaker Sections quota)
  • PwD / PH certificate (if applicable)
  • Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photographs
  • Minority certificate (if applicable for minority institution quota)

Click here to download AP EAPCET 2026 instruction booklet (PDF)

Important Dates 2026

EventDateStatus
Notification ReleasedFeb 2026Done
Online ApplicationFeb – Mar 2026Done
AP EAPCET 2026 ExamMay 2026Done
Results Declared1 Jul 2026Done
Rank Card Download2 Jul 2026Done
Phase-1 Counselling Registration & Fee Payment20 – 29 Jul 2026Ongoing
Certificate Verification — Helpline Centres22 – 31 Jul 2026Ongoing
Web Options Entry — Phase 125 – 31 Jul 2026 (LIVE on CAP)Ongoing
Change of Web Options1 Aug 2026Upcoming
Phase-1 Seat Allotment6 Aug 2026Upcoming
Self-Joining & Reporting at College7 – 13 Aug 2026Upcoming
Classes Commence10 Aug 2026Upcoming
Phase-2 Counselling (registration & allotment)Aug 2026Tentative
Conducted ByAPSCHE (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada — Convener)
Exam ModeOnline Computer-Based Test (CBT) — 160 MCQs, 3 hours
Duration3 hours (Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy streams)
StreamsEngineering (MPC) · Agriculture · Pharmacy

Eligibility Criteria

Exam: Intermediate (10+2) with PCM for Engineering (MPC); PCB or PCM for Pharmacy & Agriculture streams. Counselling: valid AP EAPCET 2026 rank, course-wise qualifying marks (45% aggregate for OC — 40% for reserved categories in relevant subjects), and AP local / non-local status as per APSCHE rules. Nationality: Indian citizen satisfying Andhra Pradesh / Telangana residence norms notified for 2026–27.

  • Engineering (MPC): Passed or appearing in Intermediate with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (MPC group)
  • Pharmacy: Intermediate with MPC or BPC (Biology) group as per notification
  • Agriculture / Horticulture / Veterinary: Intermediate with relevant science group (PCB/PCM/MPC)
  • Minimum qualifying marks in AP EAPCET: 45% of total marks for OC; 40% for SC/ST (no minimum for SC/ST rank eligibility)
  • Counselling requires a valid AP EAPCET 2026 rank in the qualified list
  • Andhra Pradesh local / non-local status determines 85% local vs 15% non-local seat distribution
  • Nationality: Indian citizen; residence / nativity rules per APSCHE notification for 2026–27
  • Candidates must complete certificate verification before web options entry is enabled

Courses & Admissions

StreamExample Programmes
Engineering (MPC)B.Tech / B.E. — CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, AI/ML, Data Science, Chemical, Aerospace & all AICTE branches
PharmacyB.Pharmacy · Pharm-D (Doctor of Pharmacy)
AgricultureB.Sc Agriculture · B.Sc Horticulture · B.Tech Food Technology
Allied SciencesB.F.Sc (Fisheries Science) · B.V.Sc & AH (Veterinary — where notified)

Participating Universities (11)

  1. JNTU Kakinada (University College of Engineering, Kakinada)
  2. JNTU Anantapur (Constituent & affiliated engineering colleges)
  3. JNTU Gurajada, Vizianagaram
  4. Andhra University College of Engineering (AUCE), Visakhapatnam
  5. Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, Tirupati
  6. Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Engineering, Guntur
  7. Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
  8. Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa
  9. Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore
  10. Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram
  11. Private & minority engineering colleges under APSCHE counselling

Seat Allotment — How Merit Works

  • Phase-1 seat allotment uses AP EAPCET 2026 rank, category reservation (BC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD), local area status, and web options priority order
  • Higher preference colleges/branches are allotted only when your rank and category meet the effective cut-off for that combination
  • Web options must be entered in strict priority sequence — option 1 is your most preferred college–branch
  • Change-of-options window (1 Aug 2026) is the last chance to edit preferences before allotment
  • Self-reporting on cap.apcfss.in is mandatory after allotment — failure to report may cancel the seat
  • Phase-2 counselling allows non-allotted candidates and upgradation seekers to participate again
  • Fee reimbursement (Vidya Deevena) requires valid income certificate uploaded during verification

AP EAPCET vs AP OAMDC

FeatureAP EAPCETAP OAMDC
PurposeB.Tech, B.Pharm, Agriculture UG via entrance rankBA, B.Com, B.Sc degree admissions via Inter marks
SelectionAP EAPCET written exam rankIntermediate merit rank (no entrance exam)
Counselling Portalcap.apcfss.inoamdc-apsche.aptonline.in
Written ExamYes — CBT (160 MCQs)No separate exam
Typical UserMPC / BPC science students targeting professional UGArts, commerce, general science degree aspirants

After Seat Allotment — Reporting Checklist

  1. Download Phase-1 seat allotment order from cap.apcfss.in using hall ticket and DOB
  2. Complete self-reporting / self-joining on the counselling portal before the deadline
  3. Pay partial tuition fee online if required by the allotment notification
  4. Carry originals + 3 sets of photocopies: rank card, Inter memo, SSC, TC, caste, income, local certificates
  5. Report to the allotted college on the scheduled date (7 – 13 Aug 2026)
  6. Complete biometric verification and admission formalities at the college
  7. Collect provisional admission letter and confirm enrollment for 2026–27 academic year

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AP EAPCET 2026 full form?

AP EAPCET stands for Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test. It was formerly known as AP EAMCET. The exam is conducted by JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE for B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, and Agriculture UG admissions.

When does AP EAPCET 2026 counselling start?

APSCHE announced Phase-1 B.Tech (MPC) counselling at cap.apcfss.in. Online registration and fee payment run from 20 to 29 July 2026. Certificate verification is 22–31 July. Web options are LIVE from 25 to 31 July 2026 (opened 25 July after 9:00 PM). Seat allotment is on 6 August 2026.

What is the official AP EAPCET counselling website?

The official AP EAPCET web counselling portal is cap.apcfss.in. Results and rank cards are at cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET. Use only these government portals — avoid third-party registration links.

What is the AP EAPCET counselling fee 2026?

Processing fee cum registration is ₹1,200 for OC, BC, and EWS candidates and ₹600 for SC, ST, and PH candidates. Pay online during registration at cap.apcfss.in via UPI, card, or net banking. The fee is generally non-refundable.

How do I register for AP EAPCET counselling 2026?

Visit cap.apcfss.in → AP EAPCET-2026 admissions → Candidate Registration. Enter hall ticket number, rank, date of birth, and mobile. Pay the counselling fee, complete certificate verification at a helpline centre, then exercise web options for college–branch preferences (LIVE through 31 July 2026).

What are AP EAPCET 2026 web options dates?

Phase-1 web options (choice filling) for Engineering (MPC) are LIVE from 25 to 31 July 2026 on cap.apcfss.in (portal opened 25 July after 9:00 PM). A dedicated change-of-web-options window is on 1 August 2026. Enter college and branch combinations in priority order before the deadline.

Are AP EAPCET web options open now?

Yes. As of 26 July 2026, Phase-1 web options are LIVE on the official CAP portal cap.apcfss.in through 31 July 2026. Candidates who finished registration and certificate verification can log in now to fill college–branch choices.

When is AP EAPCET seat allotment 2026?

Phase-1 seat allotment result for B.Tech (MPC) is scheduled for 6 August 2026 on cap.apcfss.in. College self-reporting and physical reporting run from 7 to 13 August 2026. Classes commence from 10 August 2026.

How do I download AP EAPCET rank card 2026?

Visit cets.apsche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET → Rank Card. Enter registration number, hall ticket number, and date of birth. Download and print the rank card PDF before counselling registration at cap.apcfss.in.

When were AP EAPCET 2026 results declared?

AP EAPCET 2026 results were declared on 1 July 2026. Rank cards have been available from 2 July 2026. Engineering: 1,82,317 qualified (70.52%). Agriculture & Pharmacy: 63,546 qualified (89.59%).

What is the AP EAPCET qualifying marks 2026?

For OC candidates, the minimum qualifying marks are 45% of the total AP EAPCET score (72 out of 160). SC and ST candidates have no minimum qualifying percentage but must obtain a valid rank for counselling participation.

Is AP EAMCET the same as AP EAPCET?

Yes. AP EAMCET was renamed to AP EAPCET (Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test). Both names refer to the same APSCHE entrance exam and cap.apcfss.in counselling process.

What documents are required for AP EAPCET counselling?

Carry rank card, hall ticket, Intermediate marks memo, SSC certificate, study certificates (VI–Inter), TC, caste certificate (if applicable), income certificate (for fee reimbursement), local/non-local certificate, EWS certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar, and photographs for helpline centre verification.

Is certificate verification mandatory for AP EAPCET counselling?

Yes. Certificate verification at notified helpline centres (22–31 July 2026) or via online upload is mandatory before web options are enabled. Candidates without verified documents cannot exercise college choices.

What is the difference between AP EAPCET and AP ECET?

AP EAPCET is for 10+2 students entering first-year B.Tech, B.Pharm, and Agriculture UG courses. AP ECET is for diploma holders entering second-year B.Tech through lateral entry. Both use cap.apcfss.in but are separate counselling notifications.

Can I participate in AP EAPCET Phase-2 counselling?

Yes. Candidates not allotted a seat in Phase-1, or those seeking a better college/branch upgrade, can participate in Phase-2 counselling expected in August 2026. Phase-2 dates will be announced on cap.apcfss.in after Phase-1 admissions close.

What is self-reporting in AP EAPCET counselling?

Self-reporting (self-joining) is the online confirmation step on cap.apcfss.in after seat allotment. You must self-report within the deadline, then physically report to the allotted college with originals and pay the college tuition fee to secure your seat.

How do I fill AP EAPCET web options 2026?

After certificate verification, log in to cap.apcfss.in during 25–31 July 2026 (web options are LIVE now). Add college–branch combinations in priority order (option 1 = highest preference). Save frequently. Use the 1 August 2026 change window for final edits before Phase-1 allotment.

What is a helpline centre (HLC) in AP EAPCET counselling?

Helpline centres are APSCHE-notified verification centres where candidates complete certificate verification (online upload or physical) from 22–31 July 2026. Verification must be completed before web options entry is enabled on cap.apcfss.in.

What is local vs non-local status in AP EAPCET?

Andhra Pradesh seat allotment reserves about 85% of seats for local candidates and 15% for non-local candidates. Local status is decided from continuous study certificates (Classes VI–Inter) as per APSCHE rules. Upload the correct local/non-local certificate during verification.

When do B.Tech classes start after AP EAPCET counselling 2026?

As per the Phase-1 Engineering schedule, classes commence from 10 August 2026. Complete self-reporting and college physical reporting (7–13 August 2026) with originals and fee payment before attending classes.

How many candidates qualified AP EAPCET 2026 Engineering?

1,82,317 Engineering (MPC) candidates qualified with a 70.52% pass percentage. Agriculture and Pharmacy streams recorded 63,546 qualifiers (89.59%). Only ranked, qualified candidates can register for counselling.

Is AP EAPCET counselling fee refundable?

The processing fee (₹1,200 OC/BC/EWS or ₹600 SC/ST/PH) paid at cap.apcfss.in is generally non-refundable, even if you do not get a seat or skip later phases. Keep the payment receipt for records.

Can Agriculture and Pharmacy students use the same counselling dates?

Phase-1 dates published for Engineering (MPC) may differ for Agriculture and Pharmacy streams. Always confirm stream-specific registration, web options, and allotment notices on cap.apcfss.in before paying the fee.

Related AP Entrance Exams

Source: APEAPCET-2026 notification, instruction booklet, results declared 1 July 2026 on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in, and Phase-1 MPC counselling schedule announced by APSCHE (registration from 20 July 2026) at cap.apcfss.in. Always verify the latest official notification before registering. EasyApplications.in is not affiliated with APSCHE or JNTU Kakinada.

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